I personally fish with Quantum reels and am wondering how Daiwa is. I am needing a new reel for a rod I recently purchased and have noticed that Daiwa, for the most part is more affordable.

So are Daiwa reels value at a lower price or should I stick with Quantum. Thanks in advance for your help.

There is nothing wrong with trying others.  I am also a Quantum guy.  I own 3 Cabo pts spinning, 2 Cabo pts casting, 2 energy pts and 3 Tour Editions.  I also use Okuma V-Systems and Pflueger Supreme XT spinning and Penn Sargus, Pflueger Supreme, Patriarch and Abu Garcia Revo Inshore casting.  

    What model of Daiwa are you looking into?  I saw Bass Pro has some on sale.  I think the Sol and Fuego.  Check ebay also, when you make your decision,  I just picked up another brand new Cabo 40 spinning reel for 129.00.  They go for 219.00 in any store.

in this old guys opinion you can't beat the US REEL spinning reels a bit pricey but e-bay does have some great buys !!!

Needs to be a tough baitcaster that has no problem casting and reeling in swimbaits for big bass.  Has Anyone tried Daiwa's round reels?

I'm trying to save some money.

Heres one of there round reels I found. Its $64.95

Heres the link

 

http://www.daiwa.com/Reel/detail.aspx?ID=22

I've been using the older Daiwa Procasters for a bunch of years and have used them for bass to muskies without any problems. I've got one of the newer ones and it'spretty nice too. The Millionaires  have been around a long time and have had good acceptance. I think you'd be quite happy with one.
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If you're looking into a round reel, it's hard to beat the Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 5600 or 6600.  They are very durable, simple to maintain, saltwater tough, and have around 20-22 Lbs of drag.

I've got a friend that has quite a few Abu Garci Ambassedeurs, and he really likes them. I'll probably either pick the Millionaire or one of the Ambassedeurs.

the good thing about both is that they are affordable.

i have one diawa it's okay durable and reels pretty smooth i like it.
fishin in eastern PA

Just traded for an Abu Ambasseduer 5501. Left hand model. Haven't fished it yet but boy is it smooth! I plan on using this as a light trolling reel, and the drag seems up to the task. Next time I get out trolling I'll post a review. Tom
Fishin' fool in NE Illinois

I have a New in Box  Pflueger Trion  PFLTRION66  for sale.  It is the round model, 5.2:1 gear ratio.  These go for $119 in stores but I can do much better if you're interested. 

 

I have one that I use with an 8' rod to throw 2,3,4+ oz plugs, swimbaits, big bucktail jigs from our beaches.   I've caught big snook, jacks and bonito, all will put a reel's drag and frame to the test.  The only thing I could not slow down with it was an approx. 140# tarpon that spooled me.

     Maybe davesett will give his opinion as he bought one from me a couple years ago.

Either way, good luck.

I recently picked up the daiwa megaforce and am very happy with it... very smooth...good price

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I only use Daiwa rods and reels, have had a medium action rod from like the 90s and still works fine, just caught a nice bass on it 2 hours ago. Their saltwater stuff works great, too. Can't go wrong with Daiwa.

I have both Diawas and Quantams, and really can't tell much difference between them both perform admirably.  But if your looking for a round baitcaster you can't go wrong with the Abu ambasseduer.  These reels have remained mainly unchanged for over 30 years because when you make something good and make it right why change it.

If I were you, I'd just buy a 10 bearing Okuma reel. They are priced right and are lightweight for comfortable all day fishing.

Thats good to here. now which of Okuma's reels do you like. I have seen the prices on there reels and they are very affordable.

It always takes me a long time to pick fishing equiptment because I don't buy very much (rods and reels), but I always try to make sure to get the best value.

 

I've looked at 3 different reels but don't know what to get.

 

 

Okuma Induron IDX Casting Reel - Sale $109.99

 

 

 

Daiwa Millionaire-S Reel - $64.95

 

 

 

Shimano Cardiff A Series Casting Reels-$109.99

I like all of three of these reels, but am not sure which to get.

I have had the best results overall with the Shimanos.I have owned all these other brands as well and they were OK, but the Shimanos of all types held up better over time.

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Thanks for your input, but what exactly do you like about them. I really need a round reel that can cast VERY far, is smooth and can handle reeling in medium-large baits and big fish. Will Shimanos reels handle all that.

I have the Cardiff 400A. I use it to cast lure weights from 1-3 oz. It's does a very good job. I like that it has A-RB bearings instead of standard stainless steel bearings. It's not the sturdiest of reels out there. There are some plastic gears inside it as well, but no failures on me as of yet. Just about any fish 40 lbs. and under is easily tamed by this reel.

Thanks for your input. I think that is the reel I'm going to get. Most of my friends fish with Shimano reels and they like them. With Christmas not to far off, I can get one at a sale.

I own Daiwa reels and they are great. i really like Shimano best now after using all of them for the past 20 years, but here is a reel review on some of the current models.

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